STORIES FROM EDUCATORS

“Having the mental health support in our schools has been a really positive thing.”

As the mental health coordinator for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Brooke Lawson, LCSW, says that her role is to help youth and teens know they aren’t alone. You can, too. Learn more about her work and outreach to young people in Central Indiana by watching the below video.

“We’re all here to help others get through tough times.”

Dave Petersohn, a teacher in Indianapolis, encourages everyone to learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Everyone plays an important role in prevention, and anyone can save a young person’s life by recognizing the signs.

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To complement HaveHope.com, Community and WTHR-TV Channel 13 have joined forces to launch Have Hope, a two-year public service effort to raise awareness about suicide in Indiana and to help more Hoosiers get the help they need. Learn more about the partnership >>